Podcast appearances and mentions of Dan Marino

Joe shrugs off the national media narrative surrounding the Miami Hurricanes and focuses on what really matters on the field. He praises Malachi Toney's rise, noting even Dolphins legend Dan Marino highlighted Toney's story over the weekend. Joe also gives credit to offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson for Miami's strong performances, with impressive play on both sides of the ball. The conversation shifts to the CFP semifinal matchup, where Ole Miss enters with added motivation following Lane Kiffin's departure. To close, Joe points out the chaos of juggling playoff prep with recruiting as the transfer portal opens, calling the system a mess.

Joe breaks down the Dolphins' offseason chaos following another crushing loss in cold New England, where Tua's struggles — both physical and confidence-wise — were on full display. He questions Miami's decision to bring in Troy Aikman to assist with the GM search, especially with Dan Marino already in the mix. The conversation covers the Dolphins' urgent need for a “weather-proof” quarterback and the massive work ahead this offseason. Joe also weighs in on the Browns firing Kevin Stefanski and explores whether Lamar Jackson to Miami could be a real possibility.

Joe dives into NFL upheaval as the Browns fire head coach Kevin Stefanski and the Dolphins make a puzzling move by bringing in Troy Aikman to assist with their GM search, despite Dan Marino's longstanding presence in the organization. After another brutal cold-weather loss in New England, Joe questions whether Tua's physical regression and shaken confidence are holding Miami back and stresses the need for a truly weather-proof quarterback. The discussion turns to offseason chaos in Miami, including the real possibility of Lamar Jackson becoming a target. The hour wraps with a check-in on the Florida Panthers at the midway point of the season, with optimism around the returns of Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov.

Hour 1 opens with Joe reacting to the Hurricanes' upset win over Ohio State before unloading on a Dolphins season he calls absolutely pathetic after too many blowout losses. A fired-up Joe lays out what he wants in the Dolphins' GM search, why the roster lacks true game-changing talent, and even floats the idea of a full organizational reset. The focus then shifts back to the Canes, with praise for Malachi Toney — including recognition from Dan Marino — and credit to OC Shannon Dawson as Miami prepares for its CFP semifinal against Ole Miss amid transfer portal chaos. The hour wraps with Joe and Hollywood questioning the decision to bring in Troy Aikman to aid the GM search and debating Mike McDaniel's future as the Dolphins head into a critical offseason.

The best interviews on WGR this week include Jim Kelly, Dan Marino, Sean McDermott and Bill Wippert talking Bills and reflecting on their memories at Highmark Stadium. Also, Paul Hamilton gives an update on the scorching hot Buffalo Sabres.

The best interviews on WGR this week include Jim Kelly, Dan Marino, Sean McDermott and Bill Wippert talking Bills and reflecting on their memories at Highmark Stadium. Also, Paul Hamilton gives an update on the scorching hot Buffalo Sabres.

The best interviews on WGR this week include Jim Kelly, Dan Marino, Sean McDermott and Bill Wippert talking Bills and reflecting on their memories at Highmark Stadium. Also, Paul Hamilton gives an update on the scorching hot Buffalo Sabres.

The best interviews on WGR this week include Jim Kelly, Dan Marino, Sean McDermott and Bill Wippert talking Bills and reflecting on their memories at Highmark Stadium. Also, Paul Hamilton gives an update on the scorching hot Buffalo Sabres.

The best interviews on WGR this week include Jim Kelly, Dan Marino, Sean McDermott and Bill Wippert talking Bills and reflecting on their memories at Highmark Stadium. Also, Paul Hamilton gives an update on the scorching hot Buffalo Sabres.

We tackle rumors that the Steelers-Ravens loser could be firing their head coach. We dive into the job security of Sean McDermott and Zac Taylor, plus the Dolphins' odd move to hire Troy Aikman over Dan Marino for their GM search. Jerry returns with Jaxson Dart's Giants outlook, Lamar Jackson's response to his critics, and Aaron Rodgers on his time in Pittsburgh—plus the fallout from Indiana's 38-3 blowout of Alabama. Finally, we react to Peter Schwartz's emotional WFAN farewell, which Gio calls pure "sympathy grifting."

We tackle the "Loser Leaves Town" rumors surrounding the Steelers-Ravens showdown—could a loss on Sunday end the era for either Mike Tomlin or John Harbaugh? We look at the playoff pressure on Sean McDermott, Zac Taylor's standing in Cincy, and the head-scratching move in Miami to hire Troy Aikman as a GM consultant while Dan Marino is already on the payroll.

Jim Kelly and Dan Marino join the show and more of your calls

Chris and Steve are joined by Hall of Fame QB's Jim Kelly and Dan Marino to talk their feelings on the current Highmark stadium and their rivalry from the 1990's

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Hemos vivido la primera titularidad de Quinn Ewers como quarterback de lo Dolphins, el vigesimoséptimo desde la retirada de Dan Marino y nuevamente en un tercer cuarto de pesadilla (antes de Navidad) fuimos superados ampliamente por nuestros rivales. Hugo, Santos y Javi analizan también las noticias de la franquicia con la selección de Achane para el Pro Bowl y finalizamos el episodio diseccionando a nuestros rivales del domingo, los Tampa Bay Buccaners

The Dolphins get crushed by the Bengals, raising serious questions about their future at quarterback. Joe discusses how aggressive Miami should be this offseason in pursuing a new QB, possibly through the draft. He emphasizes the need for a quarterback with the right leadership and personality to turn the team around and even hopes the Dolphins will get Dan Marino's blessing when choosing their next QB.

In hour 4, we tackle the Dolphins' crushing loss to the Bengals and the future of the team's quarterback position. Joe breaks down how aggressive Miami should be this offseason in pursuing a new QB, whether through the draft or free agency, and stresses the importance of finding someone with true franchise leadership. He also hopes the Dolphins will get Dan Marino's input on their next QB decision. Then, we shift gears to the Canes as they prepare for Ohio State, discussing the "rust vs. rest" dilemma with the Buckeyes having three weeks off before their rematch of the infamous 2002 National Championship. Can Miami pull off an upset?

It finally happened – Tua Tagovailoa has been demoted to third string emergency quarterback and QUINN EWERS will become the Dolphins' 27th starting quarterback since Dan Marino retired. Aaron and Josh are back to discuss what this means for Tua, Mike McDaniel and the Miami Dolphins going forward. Then there's time for a quick look ahead to Sunday's game – the first time under Mike McDaniel that the Dolphins will kickoff a game having already been eliminated from postseason contention. Join us for another fun episode of THE SAME OLD DOLPHINS SHOW at DolphinsTalk.com!

The segment explores what the Dolphins' next move could be if they decide to move on from Tua Tagovailoa, debating whether Quinn Ewers or Zach Wilson would get the first shot, with Dave Hyde arguing Wilson should start. Joe stresses that the organization has done everything possible to support Tua, crediting Mike McDaniel for being creative and accommodating with the offense. The conversation shifts to McDaniel's leadership style, noting his evolution from a coordinator's mindset and how improved locker-room accountability helped keep the team together this season. The discussion closes with a broader look at quarterback reality in today's NFL, emphasizing that while Miami may never find another Dan Marino, that can't stop them from aggressively pursuing a legitimate long-term answer under center.

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Hour 1 dives into Tua Tagovailoa's disastrous Monday Night showing and what it means for the Dolphins moving forward. On paper, his numbers don't look terrible, but there was zero urgency — no hurry-up, no fight, not even in garbage-time fourth quarter. Joe compares it to Dan Marino's mentality, where even blowouts demanded effort, highlighting just how far Tua and this team fall short. With Miami's struggles in cold weather glaring once again, one thing is clear: Tua was exposed, and his limitations showed exactly when it mattered most.

Hour 1 opens with a heated breakdown of the Dolphins' loss, focusing on Tua Tagovailoa and what the rest of the season realistically looks like for Miami. While Tua's box score looks passable, the lack of urgency — no hurry-up offense and no real push even in the fourth quarter — is impossible to ignore. Joe contrasts that with Dan Marino's mentality, when urgency never disappeared regardless of the score. As the cold-weather narrative grows louder, the discussion centers on how Tua's limitations were exposed once again when the Dolphins needed him most.

In this episode of The Interventional Endoscopist, host Mankanwal Sachdev sits down with Dr. Dan Marino, a GI fellow at NYU and future advanced endoscopy fellow, to unpack the real-world pathway to a fourth-year advanced endoscopy fellowship. Dan shares his journey from New Jersey soccer goalie to medical student, resident, fellow and ultimately interventional endoscopy fellow. He discussed how early mentorship, showing up in the endoscopy suite, and consistently doing excellent work shaped his trajectory. Together, they walk through how to think about competitiveness, building a portfolio (clinical performance, procedural exposure, research, and leadership), and how to strategically approach the ASGE Advanced Endoscopy Match—from choosing programs and asking for letters to understanding program culture, case volumes, and general GI expectations. They also dive into wellness, boundaries, and the “human side” of a very long training road, including protecting physical health, finding community, and keeping hobbies alive. Dan closes with concrete advice for residents and fellows: be present, do excellent work, say yes early in your career, and leverage mentors who genuinely want to see you succeed. This is a practical, candid roadmap for anyone seriously considering a career in advanced endoscopy.   https://www.asge.org/home/education-meetings/training-trainees/advanced-endoscopy-fellowship-(aef)

Bo and Joe welcome back one of the most versatile players in Miami Dolphins history — Jim “Crash” Jensen — for a memorable, story-filled episode of Out to Pasture. Recorded on location at Villa Italia Bakery, the show also introduces Bobby Mallozzi, lifelong Dolphins fan, bakery owner, and the newest sponsor of the podcast.Crash reflects on his unique NFL career, detailing how he did whatever it took to make the team — from quarterback to tight end, slot receiver, special teams ace, and everything in between. He shares unforgettable stories about Don Shula's tough love, earning his famous nickname, playing alongside Dan Marino, and why Dolphins teams of that era were so tightly bonded.The conversation also dives into:Life lessons learned from Coach Shula's discipline and integrityThe trust and chemistry between Marino and his receiversWhy today's NFL is a completely different gameBobby Mallozzi's incredible journey with the Dolphins, faith, and footballThe 60-year legacy of Villa Italia Bakery and its connection to the Dolphins communityIt's football history, laughter, leadership, and pastries — all rolled into one classic Out to Pasture episode.

Winter is hitting, parent-teacher conferences are looming, and Dan and Frank kick off the Dan Marino “Rocket Man” episode with a mix of nostalgia, sports-radio fuel, and a full Week 13 NFL rewind. Before the games, the guys hit the MLB Hot Stove ahead of the Winter Meetings—Schwarber's rumored price tag, Philly's possible pivot plan (Realmuto + Bader + Bellinger), what it means for Castellanos and the DH spot, and the Mets' ripple effects if Alonso walks.Then it's college football reality: Early Signing Day, the Lane Kiffin-to-LSU drama, and a blunt take on modern “loyalty” in the NIL/portal era—where players chase life-changing money, schools chase wins, and coaches get replaced fast when expectations are out of sync with reality.Week 13 NFL recap brings the turbulence:Thanksgiving slate: Green Bay knocks off Detroit, the Cowboys clip the Chiefs again, and Cincinnati shocks Baltimore.Black Friday: Chicago runs all over Philly and the “Boo Birds” come out.Sunday chaos: Niners handle Cleveland, Jags roll Tennessee, Houston steals one in Indy (Rich nails the lone-wolf), Jets trip Atlanta, Tampa survives Arizona, and Carolina stuns the Rams—proof that the moment you crown a contender, they find a way to faceplant.Afternoon hammer: Seattle blanks Minnesota 26–0, and Buffalo rebounds by drilling Pittsburgh.The episode closes with more NFL coaching talk and a big-picture question: which teams are real contenders—and which ones are just wearing a costume.Special Thanks to:Fox Brothers Alarms - https://foxbrothersalarms.comFirst Baptist church of Phillipsburg NJ http://www.fbcpburg.org/Roof Top Innovations the leading Roofing Company in Waco, Tomball surrounding areasWe focus on all types of roofing systems, with a focus on the best quality possible.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, we recall a time when we tried to give away Marlins tickets and no one would take them. We also discuss how Stugotz got Dan Marino a weekly spot on the station and how he finessed his autograph. Plus, what happened during Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo's half-court shot attempt? Is he okay? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mark Moses Show is joined by Surfing Coach Sean Hayes to preview the Weekend Surfing Report for a Friday and how Sean's Mom one time got to talk to Dan Marino on the phone.  Mark broadcasts from The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Studios. #spacecoast #melbourneflorida #cocoabeach #surfing #surfreport #florida

The guys break down Malachi Toney's impressive freshman season and highlight Akheem Mesidor as an underrated contributor who's often overshadowed by Ruben Bain's hype. They also take a look Around College Football, discussing whether the Hurricanes could struggle in cold-weather games and noting that Dan Marino never had that issue. The segment wraps with a discussion of which Canes players are likely to be drafted.

The hour highlights Miami Hurricanes standouts, including Akheem Mesidor and Ruben Bain, and examines their impact as the Canes navigate the remainder of the season. The conversation expands Around College Football, discussing whether Miami could struggle in cold-weather games, while noting that Dan Marino never had that issue. The segment wraps with a look at which Canes players are likely to be drafted. The hour also covers Inter Miami's advance to the Conference Final, led by a brilliant performance from Lionel Messi, who continues to shine late in his career and remind the world why he's considered one of the greatest soccer players ever.

Seth Wickersham: Johnny Walker Blue (pour over 3 ice cubes)ESNP senior writer Seth Wickersham discusses the extreme difference in the way Belichick handles the media today compared to his days in New England, the different ways elite athletes sometimes struggle in retirement, Tom Brady's evolving fashion as well as the reason and inspiration for it, recounts America's first ever sports power couple - long before Swift/Kelce - that resulted in the Rams moving from Cleveland to L.A., and explains why the NFL is the most secretive of all professional sports leagues.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"LET'S GOOOOOOO, DOL-PHIIIINS" Greg Cote knows logic, and he knows it was asinine for the Dolphins to go for it on fourth and a long two. Also, Dan Marino's chant at the Dolphins game, and Mike Ryan's ever-reasonable commentary on the University of Miami's standing in the college football landscape. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg Cote, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 140 - Lead from Identity: Redefining Leadership in Healthcare On this episode Dan Marino reflects on his experience at the Lead from Identity Summit, a transformative leadership conference hosted by Dr. Doug McKinley in Silverton, Colorado. Unlike traditional leadership events focused on strategies and communication tactics, this summit challenged participants to explore how their personal identity shapes their leadership style and response to challenges. Dan, a summit participant, is joined by two fellow attendees—Michelle Williams, Senior Nursing Executive and Chief Nursing Officer, and Lucy Zielinski, Managing Partner at Lumina Health Partners and a member of the summit's planning team—to discuss key takeaways from the event. Together, they discuss how leading from identity fosters authenticity, resilience, and meaningful connections across healthcare teams—and how self-awareness and purpose-driven leadership can transform the way we lead and serve others. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

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Send us a textA putter on a garage shelf became a doorway to memory, legacy, and what it means to lead at home. Coach and author Joe Wessel joins us to trace a winding path from a disciplined Miami childhood and Catholic schools to a walk-on grind at Florida State, summers learning from Miami Dolphins legends, and the day Jack Nicklaus confirmed the “lost” blade in Joe's bag was White Fang—the putter that won the 1967 U.S. Open. Instead of asking for a shiny new set, Joe asked for something better: a father–son round at Augusta.We talk about what built him: a mother who showed up at every game, a father who enforced persistence and faith, and a military prep school that hardened habits after loss. Joe shares the reality of earning a scholarship the hard way, becoming a special teams difference-maker, and absorbing leadership from many mentors in his life. The athletic details are rich—technique, timing, depth charts—but the bigger arc lands on fatherhood: discovering that the hero you searched for might have been at your own dinner table all along.Parents and coaches will find practical wisdom here: don't specialize your kids at 10, grow athletes, not resumes, protect the joy of play, and let your children write their own story. Say I'm sorry. Say I love you. Keep faith as a daily practice, not a performance. We close with the heart of Joe's book, White Fang and the Golden Bear—a father–son journey that culminates at Augusta and proves that the best trophies are moments shared. If this conversation moved you, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs encouragement today, and leave a quick review so more families can find it.Support the showPlease don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

Dolphins owner Joe Robbie took a unique approach to player contracts — low base salaries with high incentives. The structure helped Mark Clayton and Mark Duper turn into stars alongside Dan Marino, but it also led to some tense moments on the field. At times, things got so heated in the huddle that legendary lineman Dwight Stephenson had to step in and calm everyone down.

With Joe Rose “out to pasture,” Kim Bokamper flies solo and welcomes Miami Dolphins legend Nat Moore for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation.From his early days at Miami Edison High and the University of Florida to catching passes from Bob Griese and mentoring the “Marks Brothers,” Nat shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his playing career — including his transition from running back to wide receiver under Don Shula and what made those 1970s Dolphins teams so special.But this episode goes beyond football. Bo and Nat discuss Nat's lifelong commitment to South Florida — from founding youth programs and clubs to creating the Nat Moore Trophy, the Nat Moore Endowment Fund, and helping raise over $90 million through the Dolphins Challenge Cancer initiative.It's a heartfelt look at leadership, legacy, and the true meaning of being a Miami Dolphin.Out to Pasture is presented by Ed Morse Automall: https://edmorsesawgrass.com/

The forecast is predicting an ugly rainy/windy day in Cleveland this Sunday as the Dolphins take on the Browns. This led Joe to tell a story about Dan Marino playing in poor weather conditions.

Longtime Dolphins QB (‘74-'87) Don Strock joins the show and weighs in on the current state of the Miami Dolphins. Joe, Bo, and Strock also take a look down memory lane and tell some Dan Marino stories.

Joe says Tua needs to stop worrying about how much film everyone else is watching, and he needs to worry about himself. Joe compares Tua and the current Dolphins, to Dan Marino and the Dolphins of the 80s.

Former Saints Super Bowl-winning LB Scott Shanle, the team's pregame and postgame host, joined Sports Talk. Shanle shared his thoughts on Bills QB Josh Allen, Buffalo's defense, and the Saints' rushing attack. Shanle also broke down the NFC South.

Former Saints Super Bowl-winning LB Scott Shanle, the team's pregame and postgame host, joined Sports Talk. Shanle shared his thoughts on Bills QB Josh Allen, Buffalo's defense, and the Saints' rushing attack. Shanle also broke down the NFC South.

Fun fact: the University of Pittsburgh has sent a dozen QB's to the NFL since 1978, many of whom became starters. Some of them had legendary pro careers, some were total disasters, and some still don't have their full pro stories written yet. In this episode we will recap all of the Pitt quarterbacks who made it to the NFL.REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | HardcoverConnect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

Every business transaction has hidden tax opportunities waiting to be discovered, if you know where to look. This week on the IC-DISC podcast, I spoke with Mike D'Onofrio from Engineered Tax Services, who's spent 17 years helping business owners maximize their tax strategies through engineering-based specialty tax services. Mike joined ETS after working in corporate M&A and private equity, where he first recognized the critical need for specialized tax expertise during business transitions, and what struck me about Mike's approach is how his firm combines professional engineering expertise with tax strategy to deliver comprehensive solutions. They handle everything from cost segregation studies and energy incentives to insurance optimization, processing hundreds of cost segregation studies weekly across every property type imaginable. Mike's philosophy centers on what he calls "HABU" - highest and best use - focusing on their core expertise while partnering with specialists like us for complementary strategies that create immediate opportunities for businesses to improve cash flow. The conversation reinforced something I've noticed across successful advisory relationships: the best results come from specialists who stay in their lane while building collaborative teams. Mike's emphasis on maintaining human intelligence alongside technology adoption resonated with my own experience that relationships still drive business success.     SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ETS processes hundreds of cost segregation studies weekly, from single-family rentals to NFL stadiums, proving tax strategies scale across all property types. The recent bonus depreciation bill plus R&D tax credit enhancements now allow 100% first-year expense capture, creating immediate cash flow opportunities. Mike's "HABU" principle (Highest And Best Use) drives their decision to stay specialized rather than compete with partners in overlapping services. Engineering expertise combined with tax strategy creates unique value—ETS knows roof types, electrical systems, and construction costs that insurance carriers demand. After recognizing insurance as clients' second biggest pain point after taxes, ETS launched a complementary insurance division leveraging existing property data. Mike advises his 25-year-old self to surround himself with people much smarter, crediting uncomfortable situations with experts as his greatest learning opportunities.   Contact Details LinkedIn - Mike D'Onofrio (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfdonofrio/) LINKSShow Notes Be a Guest About IC-DISC Alliance About Engineered Tax Services Mike D'OnofrioAbout Mike TRANSCRIPT (AI transcript provided as supporting material and may contain errors) Dave: Good morning, Mike. Welcome to the podcast. Mike: Good morning, Dave. Great to be here with you today. Definitely. Dave: So where are you located at the moment? What part of the world are you in? Mike: Yeah, well, I'm in my home base today in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dave: Okay. Mike: Yeah. I've always liked Charlotte, a pretty part of the country. Charlotte's a beautiful place, man. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. Great school, high school, college, so I know the Midwest and I still love Cleveland, of course, a Browns fan and a Indians guardians fan and Cavs. But moved to South Florida right after that, right after college and was living in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, and we're still based there. Our corporate acres is there, but my wife and I had originally met in Charlotte, and we love the seasons. I love the ability to, I see those mountains in your background. I love the ability, we don't have the same type of mountains as you do, but love getting out to the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, seeing the fall, the leaves, and can get to the beach, can drive down to Wilmington or Charleston in a couple hours. So we're right in the middle. We're bus to be here and have the Dave: Options. Yeah, it's a great location. You have four seasons and a slightly milder winter than Cleveland, Mike: That's for sure. It seems like winters have softened up a little bit in Cleveland, but man, I remember the mornings going out to the bus when I was a little kid with snow piled up over my head and the drifts up on the side of the house. I'll never forget those days. That was awesome. That was a real winter. But now in Charlotte, if we get a dusting of snow or a little bit of ice, it's usually gone by noon. Dave: Yeah. I was born and spent the first 13 years of my life in northwest Iowa and was the oldest of two boys. So I remember having to get up an hour early to go shovel the driveway just so mom and dad could get to work in that. So yeah, my saying is the worst Texas summer is still better than the best Northern Winter is my theory. Mike: You got it, man. High five to those of us that have shoveled snow driveways, walkways, figured out a snowblower with the chains on the wheels and all that fun stuff that comes with winter. Dave: So by some people's interpretation, we come from the same place because I've discovered people not from the Midwest, they think Ohio, Iowa, and Idaho are all the same place. Mike: Yeah, Dave: They're just all somewhere up there. Yes. It's up Mike: Somewhere up there in the Midwest. Folks like myself grew up in Ohio and Cleveland and Detroit and Chicago. I mean, definitely they think that's the heart of the Midwest, but they forget about the Midwest. Goes pretty far west. Right. Dave: It does. All the way to the mountains. So, well, let's get into it. So when did you join engineered tax services? Mike: Wow, it's been a big part of my life. Exciting journey. Like I said, after college I moved down to South Florida and my background was in more corporate m and a private equity working on the finance side of things in transactions, in private equity back in the day, they would call it kind of strategic intermediary work where we would either work on the buy side or sell side with the client. So I worked with a lot of clients and business owners that were maybe interested in transitioning out of their business. Maybe they were a food manufacturer or distributor. And interestingly enough, one of my mentors in life, his name is Bruce. Bruce was one of the first international CEOs with McDonald's corporation. Oh, really? Yeah, one of Ray Croc's, first five or six right hand key people. Before McDonald's had any international business, the first place that they went outside the US was to Latin America and the Caribbean. And I met Bruce in South Florida my early career, and we really saw an opportunity together, old school style, to go through his Rolodex and be like, man, I have a lot of relationships within the McDonald's and the finance ecosystem. So we started working with many different company owners, like I said, distributors, producers of different things, and we had some great success. And along the way I saw that there was really a need to understand specialty tax credit and incentives and strategies depending on who the client was, whether it was the seller of a company or a property or buyer of that was really to dig into the details of, Hey, what's the best way to make this transaction as tax efficient as possible? Tax was always the first pain point, either from the seller's point of view, maybe there was a big potential cap gain situation, how to structure that deal or from the buyer or investor's point of view, how to maybe capture some additional credits and incentives that they hadn't thought about, like research and development tax credits, or maybe there was a big piece of real estate or property involved in the transaction, like a manufacturing facility or office buildings or retail locations. So while digging in deeper in some of those transactions, I met Julio Gonzalez in Engineered Tax Services. She's going on 17, 18 years ago, and it was a small boutique firm at the time, engineered tax, and we were very focused on serving CPA firms nationally as that specialist. And I saw a great opportunity to really become a more diverse, focused specialist, and not only help CPA firms, but help private equity, the real estate investor, anything in that transaction to really help understand the tax code for the bonus depreciation or energy credits and incentives. Sure you do. Maybe they do domestic or international type of trade in that business, and there's a structure that might be a little bit more savvy than they're familiar with. So man, 17, 18 years ago is when I started with ETS, and we've grown substantially over the years from a handful of people in a small boutique firm in downtown West Palm Beach, Julio, and myself and Kim and Heidi and others, though I think pretty well, and we've really expanded, and so now not only still working with those CPA firms nationally, to be that specialist working with other professionals like you of really just how to maximize each transaction, understand the inevitable changes in the tax code with the different administrations. There's the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Trump 1.0, 2.0, what happened just now in July with a big beautiful bill, but the CARES Act, the Path Act, the previous tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the CHIPS Act, whatever the stimulus plan or new tax incentive of the day was. That was our job to really dig into that, be a great job educating around that and bringing it as proactively and transparently to the CPA community as well as the investors and owners. Dave: Yeah. I became acquainted with ETS and about the same time you did, and Julio invited me to South Florida and gave you the tour of the cool office building that you all rehabbed. Mike: Yeah. Then he was Dave: Kind Mike: Enough to, was that the one on a Vernia Street when he had just purchased it? Was it, Dave: I forget the street. It was like maybe a six story old building Mike: That's still his building and our corporate headquarters on the corner of Vernia and Olive for any of you that are down in West Palm Beach, and we'd love to show you around. It's a cool building. Dave: And then he was kind enough to host me at a Dolphins football game. Mike: I remember those days. Right. Dave: And for whatever reason, he was considered a bit of a VIP by the Dolphins, so I was able to go down on the field before the game, and I think I even had a photo taken with a Dolphin's cheerleader on each side of me that for whatever reason, it never made it up on the wall in our house. I'm not sure why, if that would've been a problem with my wife or now with a photo of two Dolphins cheerleaders hugging me, Mike: Dave, I think I have different versions of the exact same picture with myself and some friends. I have a great one with myself and my dad. Maybe we'll use some technology and pop some of those pictures up for others to see when you publish this podcast, or maybe we'll just keep those private for ourselves. But yeah, we used to Julio's involvement with the Dolphins and the family behind the scenes. We did. We did some amazing, not only professionally working with those types of property owners and venues, we did the cost segregation study on the Miami Dolphins Stadium when it was renovated. Dave: Oh, Mike: Yeah, I remember that. And a lot of others, Broncos, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins. I did some work on the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, the Superdome in New Orleans, the Raiders facilities, the Buffalo Bills not allowed to give out any confidential information, but everybody's looking to save in tax and take advantage of whatever strategies are available in the code. But personally, obviously, we love sports and entertainment and being able to build the relationships with our clients, so we had a very cool double founder suite there in those early days that we used to all meet in West Palm Beach, have some fun on the Saturday, take the bus down on the Sunday morning. Yeah. We did that for years, and we still do some of that in Miami and in some different cities. I'll be doing some of it in Charlotte. But yeah, man, those were fun times. We really built amazing relationships still with clients today that actually, I saw a client yesterday that said, Hey, Mike, I was at the Green Bay game. I remember when we were down on the field and one of the Green Bay players said, hi. He is like, Hey, man. That was a childhood legend of mine that I'd always wanted to meet. And then of course, that's really cool. Sometimes we got to meet what Dan Marino and folks down in the tunnel in the Dolphins. Dave: Well, the other cool thing was Julio intentionally picked a Monday night game that he invited me to, so that made it even more fun. National game. Mike: Oh, yeah. Makes for a late evening getting home, that's for sure. Dave: It does. And so I just have to warn you, Julio was a guest on the podcast about three or four years ago, so he set the bar pretty high, so no pressure my Mike: Oh, yeah, none at all. But I Dave: Know being a former athlete, you're probably a little bit competitive, so I'm sure you'll want to point out to Julio that you think you did a better job. Mike: Yeah, just a little bit, Julio, and we spend a lot of time together. We were together yesterday in Fort Lauderdale at an event with a great mix of clients and we're real competitive from a business aspect, obviously wouldn't be great for our clients. He was a wrestler in his younger days. That was also a wrestler, really just to stay in shape for baseball. I was a baseball player. I think you had asked me before, I always keep a couple baseballs around my desk. I like to futz with them when I'm working here in the office, but think about the different strategies, whether you need to throw the curve ball or the fast ball or the riser, whatever it is. I think about just those different grips and strategies. So yes, I'm a bit competitive, to say the least. Dave: Sure. I know the firm has grown. What's your elevator pitch today? When people ask who ETS done, who ETS is and who do they serve? Mike: Well, engineered Tax and Advisory had the advisory portion of it as well, because that's engineered tax services been around a long time. We're really good at doing the specific engineering based services that the CPAs or the property owners need to get the bonus depreciation or the energy credits and incentives onto the tax return. So that's doing the cost segregation study as a licensed professional engineering and specialty tax firm, we've been doing those for going on 24 years or doing the energy analysis or helping with, like you do, calculate the construction costs, the transfer costs, the sales tax, the property tax. That's what engineered tax services is excellent at doing as that specialist as that. Dave: I'm sorry, that's more than just cost segregation though, right? Mike: Oh, yeah. Yeah. There's cost segregation and bonus depreciation available on real estate, new construction purchases, renovations. So we're very involved. We do hundreds and hundreds of cross segregation studies a week across the country on all different types of assets from smaller single family investment properties and VRBO to manufacturing facilities and multifamily and apartments and hospitality and everything you could imagine up to different sports and recreation stadiums. But that's one subset of what engineered tax does that. Then there's the energy incentives and credits, the 1 79 D, the 45 L, the investment tax credits for renewables like wind and solar and geothermal and turbines and other types of things. But on the advisory side, we work it backwards. That's more the consultative approach with the clients to figure out what is the need. Maybe there's a liquidity event with a business owner that's selling a business. Maybe there's a capital need from an acquisitions point of view or an expansion point of view where some of the IC disc strategies might come in. Maybe they're wondering about opportunity zones or enterprise zones or historic tax credits or preservation and conservation type strategies, or buying equipment or a jet and aviation strategies. Because all of those things that I just mentioned, there's either a specialty tax component with bonus depreciation or section 1 79 or an actual tax credit, like research and development tax credits. We help bring it all together as a very experienced and comprehensive specialist around the tax code, anything available, federal, state, local incentives, credits, rebates, working with the CPAs, working with professionals like you, working with the high net worth or the company owner. That's what we pride ourselves in, is being very comprehensive depending on what the opportunity and the need is for the client. Dave: Okay, and speaking of clients, do you think of the CPA firm as your client or the actual end user or both? I think because done a really good job cultivating those CPA firm relationships. Mike: Yeah, Dave, that's a good question. I first and foremost see the CPAs as our client, but also our strategic partner because remember, we're a specialist. We don't do the full accounting audit and tax filing work for the client. We sit in the specialist seat. I explain it all the time to my friends and new clients when they're trying to figure out what we do. If I was in the medical profession, we would be a brain surgeon or a heart surgeon or some other type of specialist within medicine that works together with the general practitioners and others in medicine on the tax code and helping with the tax literacy, the tax strategy, the specialty credits and incentives like icdisc. How do we bring up those types of situations and opportunities? Usually it's working with that CPA firm to identify the client need and then being comprehensive and entrepreneurial with that client. So long-winded answer to that is both. I see the CPAs as both our client and our strategic partner in situations, but definitely once I work with the company owner or the investor, they're also ultimately our client. So I need to deliver at a high level to both the CPA and both the client, or if I meet the client directly and you are the company owner that's asking us questions about a situation or a strategy, we push to be introduced to the CPA to make sure that we're collaborative, attacking that strategy from the beginning and become a great compliment to the CPA service so they can focus on what they do best, the accounting audit or tax type or bookkeeping type work that they do, and then just like you really helping to layer in that specialty strategy that maybe they're not as familiar with or really just need some help from a bandwidth perspective. Dave: Sure. I've come across other firms that do some of the same services you all do. And what do your clients and CPA firms tell you that makes ETS different and why they have chosen to partner with ETS over another firm? Mike: First of all, I think about that all the time. That's a question that comes up often. When we started 24, 25 years ago, there was very few firms that were doing some of the things that we do there. There were CPA firms that did cost segregation studies, but usually that was the higher level firms, the Deloitte, the KM KPMGs, the E and Ys, excellent high level firms, but they were really only doing it for their higher level corporate type clients as we democratize the tax code and brought that tax strategy to middle market type businesses, entrepreneurs and investors, the strategy there was really to work as comprehensively with different types of as possible. And the difference to me is first of all, our longevity and our professionalism and our diversity of the type of services that we're doing uniquely as a licensed professional engineering firm that also does specialty tax credits and incentives. That's one of the biggest differentiators to me is we are a licensed professional engineering firm. The type of engineering that we do is cost engineering, looking at the cost of an acquisition, the cost of a purchase, the cost of a new construction of a property, and be able to break that down into accounting and tax format that the CPAs can then use. So that's where the hybrid of the engineering expertise and specialty tax expertise, so that unique structure of our firm, that unique ability to do multiple things and also have the energy incentives team in-house where if it's a new construction of a property or a big value add, repositioning, not only can we do that cost segregation study, we can comprehensively do that energy tax credit and incentive analysis. We have to do energy modeling. That's pure engineering type work, doing the energy incentive modeling to see what the energy efficiency of those components are. Or on a renewable energy project. We have a client that's building a really big mixed use project that has some geothermal investment tax credits there. Those are pure engineering and energy efficiency type knowledge that we're able to bring comprehensively. So it's really the comprehensive approach of bringing engineering specialty tax energy incentives and credits. We also have an insurance division, which is very unique for our industry because I knew years ago that the second biggest painful point for our clients after tax figuring out tax minimization strategies is how do they lower costs and make sure they're protected from an insurance standpoint? And we do have a part of our firm that is engineered insurance services to compliment engineered tax services. We already have all the, Dave: Yeah, tell me about the insurance company because I'm less familiar with that, and when did you start it? Are you licensed in all the states? Mike: Yeah, we are. We've been quietly developing that over the last couple of years. I said, my background's from Cleveland, Ohio. Coincidentally, the firm that we partnered with is based in Cleveland, Ohio. When we formed a new entity together, engineered insurance services, went back to all the different carriers and got relicensed with all the top national carriers, all the names that folks would know well. So now as a nationally licensed insurance agency and brokerage firm, we focus on property casualty liability, cyber risk, flood, E and O, D and O, all the things that every company and every property owner needs. But we can do it comprehensively and uniquely because we're already doing the cost segregation studies on a lot of these properties. So we know what the cost basis is, we know what kind of roof it is, we know where it's located. We know the age of the electrical system and all the situations with the property, and also that owner, how they operate that property. That's what, just like the IRS with cost segregation study, they want to see the details and then yes, you can capture the benefits of bonus depreciation. The insurance carriers, they want to write insurance policies at very competitive rates, but they want to see it in detail. They want to understand that building. They just don't want an estimate that a broker submits to them. So we've had amazing success over the last year and a half of rolling out that program, doing it comprehensively with what we're already doing for that client. Dave: That's really, Mike: That's the other reason that we're very unique compared because there are some great firms that do cost segregation or that might do an energy analysis or that might do a research and development tax credit study, but very few firms, if any, that know about really take that comprehensive approach to be able to do tax energy insurance and the specialty consulting with engineered advisory with what we're doing, And it resonates. It really resonates with clients because I feel like they really need someone that is, first of all, thinking entrepreneurially like them, because sometimes they're not getting it from maybe their legal team or their CPA team or their other advisors that they're working about taking that entrepreneurial approach, taking that proactive approach before the end of the year or before that renewal term for that insurance policy or before that building gets purchased or before the renovation happens, what should they be thinking about? And that's what I really try to work on with our team and our clients is be very proactive, be very transparent of the good, the bad, the ugly of different situations that clients should consider and then always be thinking entrepreneurially like our clients do because they appreciate it with your business and what you do with IC disc. Sometimes folks just haven't heard about it or they don't understand it, or they didn't do something proactively and now they're trying to unwind a situation, but I'm really excited about what we do. If you can't tell, I think, No, it definitely comes, the future is very strong, especially with the passage in July of Trump's, I call it the big beautiful bonus depreciation tax bill because bonus depreciation and section 1 79 enhancements for equipment and other things and other things that will be, I think, expanded with opportunity zones and research and development tax credits. The way that they also just enhanced that program as well. Many folks don't understand it yet because there was a requirement to amortize some of the expenses of r and d over five years, but now you get the research and development tax credit plus a hundred percent of the qualifying expenses being able to be captured year one, so that's very powerful for US companies. Dave: Yeah, no, that is great. And one of the other things that I appreciate about you all is that you all really stay in your lane. I feel like on the tax side, there's other firms that do cost and r and d that have just broadened their tax focus even more broadly, pick up things like the IC disc. So it's hard for me to get excited about referring a cost segregation study to a firm that does IC disc, so I've always, Mike: Yeah, it's a bit of a competitive overlap in those situations. Dave: Yeah, yeah. It's a less comfortable introduction. Mike: We have a saying within our organization, we call it habu, right? Highest and best use, what is my highest and best use? What should I be focused on doing for that client? My highest and best use is not trying to understand and replicate your service around icdisc. The best situation is for me to recognize opportunities and then bring in David and his team to implement a strategy for the client and the CPAs like that as well, because we're not trying to do what they do. We're just trying to compliment different situations, be a specialist at what we're really good at, and in our engineered advisory platform. That's where I can bring in you for the IC disc. I might have someone else that I'm working with if that client's buying an aircraft, for example, of how to legally structure it correctly, how to maximize the tax benefits, and I want to be an amazing, whether you want to call it an offensive coordinator or quarterback, that I might be throwing the ball sometimes. Other times I might be passing it off to somebody else, but I want to build a great team so that we're successful at the end for the client. Dave: Sure. No, that's certainly been my experience with you guys. What do you love most or enjoy most about your current role with ETS? What really gets you excited? Mike: Well, my title, I'm not big on titles, but it's managing Director of Engineered Tax and Advisory. So technically what that title means is I direct and I manage, I direct high level client relationships and strategic partnerships and strategies and new product development. I also help manage our, I work together with our executive team to help manage our executives across the country, either if they're in business development, some of them obviously are in engineering or other specialties within our firm or the legal team that does some structuring work for clients, but that's what I do. My favorite part of what I do is the relationships that I'm building with the clients. It might be a brand new relationship. It might be one from 15, 20 years ago, but it's watching that. Yeah, it's watching that CPA firm grow or helping that CPA firm grow and expand or diversify their services or meeting that entrepreneur that has a business and they're trying to understand the tax code, how to lower taxes, how do I increase cashflow? What are the risks or pitfalls, and really working with that entrepreneur or that business owner together with that ccp. That is my most favorite part of what I do, because I'm an entrepreneur at heart. I got it from my family, my mom and dad. Were always very entrepreneurial, but it's hard. You can't do it yourself. It takes a great team. I mentioned a couple of mentors that I worked with. I hope that one day I can be a mentor to some of these people that we've worked with over the years, and maybe it is the specialty tax or the energy incentives or the structuring or strategy, but also personally, we learn a lot about our clients and we share a lot personally with them. But that's absolutely my most favorite is the relationships that we've built, the stories and the journeys that we've had together. And if we do a good job, we actually do very little marketing and advertising out there. Of course, I speak at some events and do some sessions around the country, but largely our business has expanded very successfully because of those relationships and those referrals and that organic growth. Like, Hey, have you heard about engineered tax? And do you know what Mike does? You should give him a call. I watch my emails every day, and that's what makes me so happy is I remember that relationship. I remember that Miami Dolphins game, whoever it was, or the dinner that we might've had, or the beer that we might have shared somewhere where we personally built that relationship, And that's something that I'm even more so focused on right now because our world is now moving very fast in terms of technology and ai, and I think that's great, and we are a tech enabled company that we utilize those things to deliver our services and strategies as efficiently as possible for the client. But I think even more so right now, it's all about, hi again, human intelligence. We want to talk, just like you and I are doing right now, folks want to meet, yes, they want tech enabled strategies and AI to help us do things better. I think that's great, but I have, and we have a renewed focus on the human intelligence, the human relationship, the human strategy together, because I think we can do so much more if we get back to the old school relationship building strategy, building together at the human level, and then of course we'll utilize technology to make that better, faster, stronger. Dave: Yeah, no, and that's certainly that. Those relationships are certainly my favorite part of the business. The clients, the CPA firms, the other advisors, lawyers, you guys. So man, I can't believe how the time has flown by. So as we're rounding the home stretch, I have just a couple more questions. Mike: All right. Dave: If you could go back in time and give advice to your 25-year-old self, what advice might you give? Mike: Continue to surround myself with people much smarter than me. As I look back, the biggest opportunities that I had was being in what I thought at the time was uncomfortable situations with people that like, wow, this person really knows what they're doing with real estate, or This person really knows what they're doing with finance. But now looking back those situations of surrounding myself with really smart or savvy people or someone much more experienced than I was, that's where I really learned the opportunities around real estate development, around relationship building, around strategy, and structuring. Those mentors that I spent time with. I would tap myself on the shoulder and say, do more of that. Do more of that. If there's people that are wasting my time or going down avenues that really aren't good for me professionally or personally, don't waste time with that. Put myself in the room at the table in uncomfortable situations with people much smarter than myself. And even today, I try to do that every day is with some of the new technologies around AI or crypto or finance or strategy or real estate. Who are the innovators? Who are the people that really seem to be leading? I try to put myself in those situations, so that's what I would remind my young self is to take advantage of mentors, because you can really learn, and sometimes it's not until years later that you realized what you learned. Dave: Yeah. I think that's great advice, not only for your 25-year-old self, but any 25-year-old and probably any business professional who's still trying to learn and grow. Mike: Yeah. One other thing. Dave: Yeah, Mike: One more thing. As Steve Jobs used to say, don't focus on, I would tell myself not to focus on what I think the path is at that point, because the path is going to change the strategy, the job course of action, the winds are going to change. Ebb and flow, I always say is my personal mantra. The tide comes in, the tide comes out, but you can always learn to surf. You can't stop the waves, but you can always learn to surf. So don't try to be too tactful in the direction that you're going, because things will change. Companies will change and expect that change is what I'm trying to say. So expect the change that will continue to happen in our lives. Dave: Okay. Well, yeah, I like that. Thank you very much. So as we wrap up, I really just have one more question, and that is, is there anything I didn't ask you that you wish I had asked V? Anything we didn't talk about that we should have? Mike: You asked some really good questions. It sounds like we could talk all afternoon if we wanted to. The only thing you didn't ask me is about my family, and actually the thing I'm most proud of, I mentioned I live in Charlotte, North Carolina. My wife Laura, has been an amazing force in our relationship for stability and really helping me to do what I do because being on the road, it's very challenging. But my son Rocco and my daughter Lucia, are getting old and driving now as later stage teenagers. It's having those rocks behind me that really help with this ability to allow me to do what I do with our clients nationally. So I really appreciate them, and that's my other, that is my most favorite accomplishment in life of what I've been able to achieve with my family and do this professionally with engineered tech services and advisory. Dave: Yeah, understood. Yeah, because ultimately it's about relationships, both professional and personal at the end of the day. Well, anything else we didn't cover or shall we go ahead and wrap it up? Mike: I think we covered enough for now. I think we might have more to talk about. Again, I have some other ideas of topics we should talk about coming up here in the fall. There'll be some new things that we're doing. Dave: Let's do that. We'll have you back, not too distant. Future for a part two. Mike: All right. Dave: Well, Mike, I really, really appreciate the opportunity to work with you and the whole team, and you guys have taken great care of our clients. We really appreciate that and we appreciate the trust you all have placed in us to serve some of your clients as Mike: Well. Thanks, Dave. I appreciate you. Special Guest: Mike D'Onofrio.

Big O talks Dan Marino 091625

Miami still belongs to Dan Marino, which is largely because the Fins haven't had a big enough star to take over in 25 years. Henri Crockett joins from the Orange Bowl Committee. Hollywood's Headlines include Chiefs/Eagles viewership hitting 33.8 million, a cruise ship altercation causing the ship to turn around, and a Miami house on the market for $169 million.

Jim is joined by Larry Holder of The Athletic to discuss the career and legacy of former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. First, Jim and Larry discuss how Brees is not only the greatest player in Saints history, but possibly the greatest individual to ever call New Orleans home (18:18). Then, they cover Super Bowl XLIV, how Brees put up video game numbers in the 2000s just like Dan Marino did in the 1980s, and how playing in the shadow of Tom Brady and Peyton Manning greatly impacts his legacy (20:38). Finally, they debate whether Brees is a top 10 quarterback in NFL history (35:10).

Dan Beyer and Kerry Rhodes in for C&R as they discuss Travis Kelce and his admission that maybe setting himself up for an off-field career may have distracted him last year. Dan and Kerry talk about how Cal Raleigh breaking a team record by Ken Griffey Jr just wouldn't feel right .Dan and Kerry bring up an exceptional season by Dan Marino.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin and Thom opened the show discussing an emailer who wanted to know if the Redskins would've have drafted Dan Marino in 1983 if they had lost the Super Bowl to the Dolphins the previous January. Plenty on LeBron James' comments about championships meaning too much to player legacy. Nats, Lakers' 10B sale, NBA Finals, and 39 years ago today, Len Bias died.